Fort Wayne Chapter Named Outstanding Chapter by Air Force Association

Arlington, VA, September 26, 2001 - The Air Force Association (AFA) names the Fort Wayne (IN) Chapter its Outstanding Medium Chapter of the Year. The chapter is recognized for its work in promoting aerospace education in the community and area schools.

Within the community, the Chapter is active on several fronts to include providing monetary and volunteer support to the local Veterans Affairs Hospital, the Explorer Scout Unit, and the Air Force "Eagle Scout" diploma program of the local Boy Scout district. The chapter also recently initiated a scholarship program with the Civil Air Patrol to provide funds for advanced training of cadets. The scholarship is named for chapter member Margaret Ringenberg, former WASP (Women Air Force Service Pilots). The Fort Wayne Chapter also played an instrumental part in organizing and activating a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Unit at DeKalb County Airport.

Additionally, members of the Fort Wayne Chapter serve on the Board of Directors of Hoosier War Birds, Inc., and are involved with the Hoosier Air Museum in Auburn, Indiana.

Throughout the past year, the Fort Wayne Chapter proved itself to be a leader in the community and an integral part in assisting youth interested in aerospace education. The Air Force Association salutes the Chapter and is proud to honor it with the distinction of Outstanding Medium Chapter of the Year.

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Local Contact: William Howard, Jr., Indiana State (AFA) President, (219) 747-0740

The Air Force Association is an independent, non-profit, civilian aerospace organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA publishes Air Force Magazine, sponsors national symposia and disseminates information through outreach programs of its affiliate, the Aerospace Education Foundation. Learn more about AFA by visiting us on the Web at www.AFA.org.